GSK

Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Ontario)

GSK$129K — $179K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role, preferably in oncology or hematology.
  • Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline.
  • Strong aptitude for communicating complex scientific data effectively to clinical audiences.
  • Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a focus on teamwork.
  • Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, particularly within hospitals and access pathways.
  • Valid driver's license and readiness for significant travel (60-70% in-territory).
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field role.

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture relationships with healthcare professionals in the assigned territory.
  • Deliver clear, evidence-based scientific information to aid clinical decisions.
  • Collect clinical insights to inform medical strategies and evidence generation.
  • Identify and engage potential clinical trial investigators and sites.
  • Represent GSK at key scientific meetings and enhance expert engagement.
  • Educate internal colleagues through approved scientific training and participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Benefits

  • Field-based role with hybrid working flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in scientific expertise.
  • Involvement in impactful medical strategy and patient care improvements.
  • Provision of a company-leased vehicle for business travel.
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and learning.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

This role is field-based and reports directly to MSL Liaison Manager, Hematology-Oncology. The ideal candidate will reside in Ontario.

In this role you will build trusted, peer-to-peer scientific relationships with clinicians across your assigned territory. You will share balanced, evidence-based science, gather clinical insights and support clinical development activities. We value clear communicators, curious learners and collaborative teammates who want to grow, make measurable impact and help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Key Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
  • Build and maintain trusted scientific relationships with healthcare professionals in your territory.
  • Communicate clear, balanced and evidence-based scientific information to support clinical decision making.
  • Gather and report clinical and practice insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation.
  • Identify and qualify potential investigators and clinical trial sites to support clinical development.
  • Represent GSK at scientific meetings and congresses and support expert engagement activities.
  • Deliver approved scientific training to internal colleagues and contribute to cross-functional projects.


Why you?

This is a field-based role with hybrid flexibility. You will work remotely and meet healthcare professionals in person across your assigned Ontario territory. Expect regular travel, typically up to 60-70% depending on the territory. You will join a team that supports development and learning. This role offers opportunities to deepen scientific expertise, influence medical strategy and contribute to improving patient care.

Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
  • Two or more years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar medical affairs role, ideally in oncology or hematology.
  • Advanced post-graduate scientific degree such as MD, PhD or PharmD.
  • Proven ability to explain and present complex scientific data clearly to clinical audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian healthcare environment, including hospital settings and access pathways.
  • Valid Canadian driver's licence and ability to travel within the territory up to 60-70%.
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet objectives in a field-based role.


Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • 2 years of MSL experience is preferred
  • Established network and relationships with oncology or hematology clinicians in Canada.
  • Experience supporting clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies or real-world evidence projects.
  • Familiarity with Canadian reimbursement and patient access processes.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.


***This position requires the employee to drive routinely on company business and allows for the provision of a company-leased vehicle. However, to be eligible for this position and a company vehicle, GSK will need to obtain acceptable results from a license verification inquiry and drivers abstract review against its safe driver program requirements***

Skills
Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact

In compliance with Ontario's provincial pay transparency legislation, this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual compensation for this role is CAD129,000 to CAD179,000 , determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment process.Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about GSK
Size
90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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